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Beyond All Boundaries is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language cricket documentary directed by Sushrut Jain. The film focuses on three individuals: Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, a devoted fan of Sachin Tendulkar; Akshaya Surwe, a young woman aspiring to join the Indian Women's National Cricket Team; and Prithvi Shaw, a twelve-year-old boy facing personal loss. Set against the backdrop of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the documentary captures their passion for cricket and their longing for success in the sport after a 28-year wait for a World Cup victory.
The narrative is delivered by Kunal Nayyar, known for his role in The Big Bang Theory. The film was screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles in 2013, where it won the grand jury prize for Best Documentary and the audience award. It was later released in theaters on October 10, 2014, in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.
Why Watch
- •Meet Sudhir, a fan who attended every match since 2007.
- •See Akshaya's dream of joining the Indian Women's Team.
- •Follow Prithvi, a boy with a tragic past and big hopes.
Did You Know
•Kunal Nayyar produced the film after seeing a screener in 2013.
•Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary attended every home match since 2007.
•The film won the grand jury prize for Best Documentary in 2013.
•Prithvi Shaw lost his mother at the age of three.
Perfect For
Cricket enthusiastsDocumentary loversFans of personal stories